The unlocked variant of the new Moto G (2014) is reportedly now receiving the official Android 5.0 Lollipop release. Making this $179 phone the first to get the new release, beating out high-end flagships and even Nexus devices.

For a lot of potential customers eagerly awaiting the Nexus 6 unveil, the fact that flagship specs have been matched by a premium price tag is cause for consternation. Has Google priced its new smartphone too high?